1985 looks pretty cool in some ways.
It's like Milan was intentionally attempting to create a sight like Times Square.
But then they realised emulating that wasn't a good fit, and leaning into the history they did have was much better.
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Probably the only thing that got less ads over time, incredible
I wonder what Times Square would look like without the ads.
Looks better
Original for comparison:
Without the ads, it looks clean, modern, and impressive. It's something to be proud of.
But this...this is depressing. It's just useless noise telling you what to buy. There's no hope in this. Only loss.
It'd be weird and I think the ads are part of the attraction for tourists these days since they're so recognizable on a photo
Some would like it less, but it's still the hub of the theater district
Why would you wonder that? Manhattan is huge, and 95% of it isn't Times Square.
They took the ads off buildings and put them on all your digital devices instead.
They definitely try to.
Unshittification?
Oof. It's like a nice stately gentleman, with a huge Bass Pro Shops logo tattooed to his forehead. Much better now.
I'm shocked it isn't the other way around chronologically. Good on Milan
NYC needs this
What's really dumb about Time Square is that the buildings are legally required to have illuminated signs, originally created under the guise of public safety in 1980s to keep the busy area will lit. These days the claim is about the historic look...
woooooooowwww
Everywhere needs this.
touché
How terrible! Think of all the lost ad revenue!
The architect must have been rolling in their grave.
will someone please think of the shareholders??
Funny. The exact opposite is happening at Rådhuspladsen.
I kind of dig it with all the ads. Like aesthetics wise. Just looks like a plain old building now. Just my opinion though.
It looks like modern internet full of pop ups vs old internet
Idk what old internet you were on but mine was way worse than anything I see today, especially with ad block now.
Huh I only had pop ups in the old internet, does the internet still have ads?
Yes, but only from big ad distributors that get ad blocked.
I think you may just be enjoying classic logo design.
That's quite possible. If it was covered in those video screen billboards we have today I probably wouldn't like it.
And no one should blame you. Those Technics and JVC hi fi logos? I'm turned on just thinking about them.
Ads everywhere vs ads everywhere BUT
I like 1985 better. 2025 seems so dull and sad
Europe turned into a museum
Obviously ad block makes a difference but if you turn it off of use someone else's computer it's so bad now
Yeah I always get so used to not having to worry about what I click on that I get very overwhelmed without that luxury
Obviously ad block makes a difference but if you turn it off of use someone else's computer it's so bad now
Yeah always I used so get not to to having worry what I about click on I that get very overwhelmed that without luxury
Clearly an ad for Milan